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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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I'm looking for a chrome or maybe stainless oil tank to go on a 2003 softail I do not want to spend anymore than I have to but would like a good product. any imput (good, bad, ugly) or where to buy would be helpfull
 
Old Dec 27, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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drag specialties,custom chrome, are two good sources
 
Old Dec 27, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Chrome will be cheaper but most everything chrome aftermarket anymore comes from China so price can vary like crazy for the same part .

Stainless if you can find one has the advantage of being able to be polished out repeatedly so little stuff can be buffed out like new . They are more money .
 
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I cheked out the harley ones but they were 400,00 new about 200.00 for used are they that much better or are you just paying for the name.
 
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You have to put eyes on anything you buy anymore to really know what quality it is , the MoCo stuff tends to be good stuff but it's been been getting cheaper made also the last 3 - 4 yrs .
 
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If you are talking about a softail standard, the oil tank you have believe it or not is chrome under the paint.
 
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It is a softail standard but I don't think its chrome under the paint I will check this weekend when I take it off. thanks I hope your right
 
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If you are talking about a softail standard, the oil tank you have believe it or not is chrome under the paint.
Thanks I just learned something new with that .
 
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